Exploring the Apple Ecosystem
Improvements/Bug Fixes:
– File downloads improved.
– Fixed vertical tab bar misalignment.
– Edit button on new tab page fixed.
– Refreshing mid-load issue resolved.
– Sidebar list scroll reset on relaunch fixed.
– Reordering tabs no longer scrolls to top.
– Recently closed tabs list updates immediately.
Note: Orion 1.4.4 is the last version supporting iOS 15/16.
https://orionbrowser.com/updates/orion-iOS-release-notes.html#ios-release-1-4-4
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Adoption of iOS 26 is slower than previous updates, possibly due to user resistance to its Liquid Glass design. Statcounter data suggests inaccurate low adoption rates due to changes in iOS 26 affecting user-agent reporting. Comparatively, earlier iOS versions maintained higher adoption rates; iOS 26 faces slower uptake but may reach historical levels if properly monitored. Users may need to upgrade to receive security updates, as older versions will no longer receive support.
MacPaw is closing the Setapp Mobile app marketplace on February 16, 2026, due to unprofitable business terms. EU users must back up their app data before the shutdown, while the Mac app store will remain operational. Critics argue this highlights Apple's failure to promote alternative app marketplaces, which lack user demand. The EU's regulation efforts are seen as misguided since users generally prefer the App Store. Popular demand for third-party app solutions is not present, limiting their success.
https://daringfireball.net/2026/01/macpaw_pulls_plug_on_setapp_mobile_in_eu
Release highlights: YouTube pauses on tab/desktop switch; fixed sidebarAction API; added sidePanel API; fixed PDF.js print option.
https://orionbrowser.com/updates/orion-release-notes.html#macos-orion-1-0-3